47 Great Depression Money Saving Tips I Learned From Grandma (That Still Works Today!!)

Our grandparents, especially those who lived through the Great Depression, mastered the art of saving money and making do with what they had. Their wisdom is timeless and incredibly relevant in today's world. Let’s explore the 47 depression-era money-saving tips from grandma that can help you live more efficiently and economically.

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[wmmbvur]

I agree that our parents and grandparents knew how to use things over and over. I learned a lot from them. It has been helpful at times in my life.

[vln]

I agree the new refrigerators are more energy efficient however they need to be replaced much much sooner than the older models. I have replaced two energy efficient ones to my dad's old one that is still running strong. At this point we would be better off with less energy efficient versus taking two to the dump. Plus, the last one had to have a mother board replaced which cost more than my dad's fridge. Same goes with for washer.

[buckeyedav]

Unfortunately Crocheting and Knitting are no longer affordable the cost of yarn is too high now days. Anna In Ohio

[catedennis]

BOO on the minimalism!! Also, new stoves wear out fast nowadays. May as well buy a good name brand in the cheapest model as it will wear out in 3-4 years if used daily.

[janicemeaders]

I like to use to use comic fron paper. Ad weaping paper

[thistlemoon]

My mother would shop the department store clearance racks for hours then wear the clothes for years!

[polskigirl]

Stick with older style washers and dryers……the new one are computerized and everyone I know has an issue within 2 years of purchase…
I have an older Maytag set….havent had a visit from Jesse White…😅

[kffhvlq]

My grandparents lived thu great depression, but they had their own farms, back in the day. We dont have this option now.

[francinebowman]

I used to scrap metal, i save glass jars, i made a cake yesterday for a birthday

[Livinghistorypavielle]

Teach yourself to knit and crochet. This will allow you to make items that you may not have. Dollar tree is a great place to buy yarn and thrift stores. Yarn is definitely more expensive than what it once was, however learning the skill will help you use other things material to make crocheted or knitted items like old tshirts cut into thin strips ...connect all pieces long way and knit it into something creative. Blessings to all!

[stevehartman]

This is first one I've heard of making own toys and fixing zippers' etc thanks

[sherrylewis]

Good tips but, pretty sure my grandma wouldn't have had a clue about anything online, nor would I have understood her if she had! LOL

[lenoraw]

Save the cotton from the top of medicine to reuse or repurpose.

[laurasmusings]

Use newspaper to clean windows streak free.

[Di...]

Bleach is cheap. bleach water drop of dish soap. I don't like my house smelling like vinegar. Make sure you know exactly what you're doing.When foraging wild foods there are many dangerous look alikes out there!

[polskigirl]

Where can you find a shoe cobbler? They are a dieing breed…..

[rsweslc]

Very interesting ideas but....how about tips to make food for your pets?Why does the animals always have to be last in line?Not very cool....!

[janejdough]

Stainless steel straws = chipped teeth

[thistlemoon]

Veterinarians know next to nothing about pet food and what's in it or what's healthy for your pets.